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“The Committee will take testimony on the proposed renovations to the Executive Wing of the State House and the role of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority in financing the costs of the renovations”

“The Senate Economic Growth Committee will take testimony on the recent report released by the State Commission of Investigation regarding the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In addition, the Committee will discuss legislative reform to strengthen the enforcement of New Jersey’s animal cruelty laws”

Public Hearing before SENATE ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY COMMITTEE AND ASSEMBLY ENVIRONMENT AND SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE

“The Committees will take testimony on actions taken by corporations to avoid their Superfund obligations in New Jersey through Federal bankruptcy proceedings" The following resolutions will be considered: Senate Resolution 107, Assembly Resolution 219

“A public hearing on Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 163 (Invalidates certain DEP rules and regulations concerning septic system density standards in Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act Rules) will be held in accordance with Article V, Section IV, paragraph 6 of the New Jersey Constitution”

“The Committees will hear testimony from invited guests on the Governor’s Reorganization Plan No. 001-2017, ‘A Plan for the Transfer of Mental Health and Addiction Functions from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Health’

“The Committee will receive testimony from senior staff members of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey,and other invited guests regarding the draft 2017-2026 Capital Plan, including the new Port Authority Bus Terminal,the Gateway Rail Tunnel, the PATH extension to Newark Airport, the redevelopment of Newark Terminal A, and other options to increase trans-Hudson capacity”

““The Committee will receive testimony from invited State and local government officials,
transportation providers, and policy experts, and from the general public regarding
the draft 2017-2026 Capital Plan, including the new Port Authority Bus Terminal,
the Gateway Rail Tunnel, the PATH extension to Newark Airport,
the redevelopment of Newark Terminal A,
and other options to increase trans-Hudson capacity””

“The Committees will receive testimony on issues regarding NJ Transit, including but not limited to the fatal train accident at Hoboken Terminal in September 2016;
overall safety; maintenance; and reliability.
Commuters and other members of the public
are encouraged to relay their experiences to the Committees
”

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The Committees will receive testimony from invited guests, including Wick Moorman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Amtrak; Scot Naparstek, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Amtrak; and Steven Santoro, Executive Director of NJ Transit.
The hearing will focus on the causes of the recent Amtrak derailments at Pennsylvania Station in New York and the NJ Transit train breakdown in the North River Tunnels; the responsibility for safety and maintenance on the Northeast Corridor Line; the response of both agencies to the commuter delays and overcrowding that resulted from the incidents; and the impact of the planned Gateway Project on trans-Hudson rail capacity, safety, and service
”

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The Committees will receive testimony from invited guests, including senior staff
from Amtrak, NJ Transit, PATH and the region’s ferry operators.
The hearing will focus on the plan developed by Amtrak, NJ Transit and the Long Island Railroad
for major repairs at New York Penn Station. The meeting will also focus on how NJ Transit, PATH, Amtrak
and the region’s ferry operators can work together to minimize the impact of
service disruptions on the region’s trans-Hudson rail commuters
”

“
The Committees will receive testimony from invited guests, including senior staff members from NJ Transit, Amtrak, PATH, and New York Waterways. The meeting will focus on the summer renovation project at New York Penn Station, its impact on commuters, and the status of the Gateway Tunnel and Portal Bridge projects
”

“The Committees will receive testimony concerning the Gateway Program and other Federal mass transit issues.
The Committees will hear from John Porcari, Executive Director of the Gateway Development Corporation, and other invited guests
”

“The Committee will hear testimony from invited guests concerning the October 2017 report by the State Commission on Investigation regarding the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals”

Public Hearing before SENATE ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY COMMITTEE AND ASSEMBLY ENVIRONMENT AND SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE

“The Committees will take testimony on actions taken by corporations to avoid their Superfund obligations in New Jersey through Federal bankruptcy proceedings" The following resolutions will be considered: Senate Resolution 107, Assembly Resolution 219”

“The Committees will hear testimony from invited guests on the Governor’s Reorganization Plan No. 001-2017, ‘A Plan for the Transfer of Mental Health and Addiction Functions from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Health’

“The Committees will receive testimony on issues regarding NJ Transit, including but not limited to the fatal train accident at Hoboken Terminal in September 2016;
overall safety; maintenance; and reliability.
Commuters and other members of the public
are encouraged to relay their experiences to the Committees
”

“
The Committees will receive testimony from invited guests, including Wick Moorman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Amtrak; Scot Naparstek, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Amtrak; and Steven Santoro, Executive Director of NJ Transit.
The hearing will focus on the causes of the recent Amtrak derailments at Pennsylvania Station in New York and the NJ Transit train breakdown in the North River Tunnels; the responsibility for safety and maintenance on the Northeast Corridor Line; the response of both agencies to the commuter delays and overcrowding that resulted from the incidents; and the impact of the planned Gateway Project on trans-Hudson rail capacity, safety, and service
”

“
The Committees will receive testimony from invited guests, including senior staff
from Amtrak, NJ Transit, PATH and the region’s ferry operators.
The hearing will focus on the plan developed by Amtrak, NJ Transit and the Long Island Railroad
for major repairs at New York Penn Station. The meeting will also focus on how NJ Transit, PATH, Amtrak
and the region’s ferry operators can work together to minimize the impact of
service disruptions on the region’s trans-Hudson rail commuters
”

“
The Committees will receive testimony from invited guests, including senior staff members from NJ Transit, Amtrak, PATH, and New York Waterways. The meeting will focus on the summer renovation project at New York Penn Station, its impact on commuters, and the status of the Gateway Tunnel and Portal Bridge projects
”

“The Committees will receive testimony concerning the Gateway Program and other Federal mass transit issues.
The Committees will hear from John Porcari, Executive Director of the Gateway Development Corporation, and other invited guests
”

“The Committee will take testimony from invited guests concerning the operation of
ferry services and subsidization of those services, including the subsidy provided for
ferry service connecting the Atlantic Highlands with Jersey City and Hoboken”

Task Force Meeting of FIRST LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE

““The Task Force will take testimony regarding
the unmanned aviation technology industry and its potential impact on the economy of
the First Legislative District and surrounding region.
The Task Force will also discuss the production of a report detailing the findings and recommendations of the Task Force”

“The topic of the meeting will be the state of the New Jersey Economy with an emphasis on the recent report prepared by McKinsey & Co. Invited speakers represent the NJBIA, the African American Chamber of Commerce, the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, the New Jersey Poverty Research Institute, the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice, and former gubernatorial candidate Jim Johnson”

“The Committee will receive testimony from invited guests about issues including, but not limited to cost and funding, policy and regulations, accomodations and modifications, and early intervention as it relates to special education. ”

Task Force Meeting JOINT LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON DRINKING WATER INFRASTRUCTUREJanuary 26, 2017“The Task Force will receive testimony from invited guests and from members of the public on the issue of lead in drinking water"Full text of transcribed hearing: hearingappendix

Legislative Manufacturing Caucus

Public Meeting of the LEGISLATIVE MANUFACTURING CAUCUSSeptember 19, 2017“Overall briefing on the state of manufacturing in New Jersey,
current challenges and opportunities"Full text of transcribed hearing: hearingappendix

Public Meeting of the LEGISLATIVE MANUFACTURING CAUCUSOctober 17, 2017“The meeting will focus on workforce training issues, with testimony from vocational-technical schools, county colleges, and NJIT’s Manufacturing Talent Network"Full text of transcribed hearing: hearingappendix

NEW JERSEY COMMISSION ON CAPITAL BUDGETING AND PLANNING

Commission
Meeting of NEW JERSEY COMMISSION ON CAPITAL BUDGETING AND PLANNING January 20, 2017Full text of transcribed hearing: hearing

Commission
Meeting of NEW JERSEY COMMISSION ON CAPITAL BUDGETING AND PLANNING March 10, 2017Full text of transcribed hearing: hearingappendix

Commission
Meeting of NEW JERSEY COMMISSION ON CAPITAL BUDGETING AND PLANNING October 13, 2017Full text of transcribed hearing: hearing

Commission
Meeting of NEW JERSEY COMMISSION ON CAPITAL BUDGETING AND PLANNING November 17, 2017Full text of transcribed hearing:
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